What are the best strains of cannabis, the ones labeled Indica or Sativa or Auto-flowering? Which strains produce this or that effect? Which ones are "medical" and which aren't? The sheer number of cannabis strains available today can be overwhelming, and it can be tough to cut through the marketing speak and find the information
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What makes a strain "medical"? Well, there is no "real" difference between adult-use and medical marijuana, but there are thousands of varieties of cannabis which have quite a wide spectrum of possible effects, and some of these effects are more "medical"
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Feminized marijuana seeds are produced in a way to make sure all the resulting plants are female (since only female marijuana plants make buds).
Yes, healthy auto-flowering plants respond well to being topped as long as they have at least 4-5 sets of leaves and haven't started making buds yet. Usually around the end of week 3. Avoid topping a flowering or slow-growing plant to prevent the chance of stunting. When it comes to growing auto-flowering cannabis strains, there
"Hermie" cannabis plants can look like normal female plants at first glance, but they produce pollen that causes seedy buds. Hermies are to be avoided!"
View an entire grow journal featuring 3 auto-flowering plants under a 250W HPS grow light, complete with strain reviews!
Intro: How to Pick the Right Cannabis Strains 1.) First, what exactly are you looking for? Indica vs Sativa strains (also, what's "Auto-Flowering?") Medical vs Non Medical Strains - what makes cannabis effective? Appearance & Smell - what do buds look and smell like? Timelines & Yields - how long until harvest and what yields to expect? 2.) How to Research Strains - Step-by-step
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Article by EasilyUsed breaks down the difference between auto-flowering and photoperiod cannabis strains.